[citation needed] It is the traditional headquarters of the Fante ethnic group of Ghana.

[5] The town is located at an elevation of 75 meters above sea level and its population according to the 2010 Census was 38,313.

[7] Mankessim has a number of hospitals and clinics, and therefore, access to healthcare in the town is quite high.

There are a lot of attractive places to visit in this town including ecological and cultural sites.

Examples include Manna Heights Hotel and Conference Center and Fowaa Lodge.